[RESOLVED] Copy of XP?

I have my key for my software but Gateway said "to bad go buy another OS"!
Can I get a original copy of my OS and load it and use my key?
Cheers!

Only if you can get hold of a copy of an OEM CD. Retail disks won't work with OEM keys, and vice versa.

Ok Gotcha.

Does it have to be for this model computer. I guess I can get the drivers from Gateway?
Thx

An XP cd is an XP cd. So yes, you'll need drivers from Gateway.

Thanks. I try and get a disk!